Dr. Brian Soller

About

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I received my PhD in Sociology at Ohio State University and my MA in Sociology at California State University, East Bay. My current research examines how social relationships shape health and well-being, particularly among youth.

Research interests

Research Methods
Criminology
Social Networks
Adolescence

Teaching interests

Methods
Criminology
Social Networks

Education

  • Ph D, Sociology — Ohio State University (2013)
    Three Essays on the Cultural Context of Adolescent Romantic Relationships and Sexual Behavior
  • MA, Sociology — California State University, East Bay (2008)
    Social and Cultural Capital and Adolescent Substance Use
  • BA, Sociology — Saint Mary's College of California (2005)

Publications

Grants and Contracts

  • Effectiveness of Innovative Research Mentor Interventions among Underrepresented Minority Faculty in the Southwest 2019 National Institute of General Medical Sciences · SubContract · In-Progress

Courses Taught

  • Advanced Selected Topics in Sociology: Social Networks, Crime, & Health SOCY 698 · Fall 2020
  • Special Topics: Crime and Networks SOCY 397 · Spring 2020
  • Analysis of Sociological Data SOCY 301 · Spring 2020
  • Selected Topics In SOCY: The Causes of Crime and Delinquency SOCY 397 · Fall 2019